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The Telecom sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. The growth has
contributed immensely to the improvement in the quality of life of the common man
and also facilitating the promotion of trade and commerce. The overall tele-density
today is around 20 percent. Still there are millions of ears in India waiting to
hear the ring tone.

In India, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is the regulatory body which lays down the Standards of Quality of Service regulations for protecting the interests
of consumers.

Frequently Occurring Problems are: -

The tremendous expansion of this sector also increased the number of complaints
from consumers. Following are the frequent occurring problems faced by consumers:

NCH has been taking up various issues of consumers to the Telecom companies as well
as TRAI. Some of the steps taken by NCH are:

1. Visit of TRAI officials to NCH to explain the regulations and directions issued
by TRAI

2. Compilation of Complaints received for VAS and forwarded to TRAI for necessary
action

3. Follow up with the companies in respect of complaints received at NCH, under
Convergence system.

TRAI is proactively and constantly working towards redressal of consumer complaints
and growth of telecom Industry. TRAI issues from time to time regulations, directions,
orders or guidelines, to achieve their objectives. Recently TRAI issued a new set
of guidelines made portability from one service provider to another, easier for
consumers without changing their mobile number. Mobile Number Portability (MNP)
Allows subscriber to opt for service provider of his choice but retain his mobile
number. The number gets ported to the new provider.

Convergence:

NCH has invited various telecom companies to be part of a robust consumer grievance
mechanism under Convergence system.